Opportunity Information: Apply for G14AS00125
Apply for G14AS00125
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Desert Southwest CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 28, 2014 and posted on Jul 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,454.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Desert Southwest CESU Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (G14AS00125) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement offered through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It supports a single award for a research project led by an eligible CESU partner focused on spatially explicit modeling of the eastern monarch butterfly population. The basic purpose is to use continental scale, location specific modeling to determine how effective different habitat conservation and restoration strategies might be across the monarchs migratory range, and then translate those findings into a practical restoration plan that can be implemented in phases over multiple years.
The project is framed around two connected objectives. First, the recipient will apply an existing or newly developed spatial model to test and compare different conservation and restoration scenarios. In practice, that means using geographically detailed data and model assumptions to examine which parts of the monarch range and which restoration approaches are most likely to produce meaningful population benefits, and under what conditions. Second, the recipient will take the modeling results and combine them with geographic and economic information to build a specific, actionable restoration plan. That plan is intended to be more than a general strategy; it should identify priorities and sequencing so that restoration actions can be rolled out over time in a way that is defensible and efficient.
A defining feature of the opportunity is that the work will be carried out within an interdisciplinary collaborative working group convened at the USGS Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis. The recipient is expected to participate fully in that working group, coordinate and lead the modeling component of the broader effort, and produce at least one publication reporting results. In other words, this is not a standalone modeling exercise; it is designed to feed directly into a group process aimed at producing a restoration plan that decision makers can use.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating substantial involvement and collaboration with the federal sponsor rather than a hands off grant structure. The funding activity aligns with science and technology and other research and development under CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The estimated total funding amount is $35,454, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement anticipates one award, and the posted dates show it was made available in July 2014, with a final closing date of July 29, 2014, and an archive date of October 10, 2014.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are formal partners in the Desert Southwest CESU Program, consistent with CESU rules that limit awards to participating network members. Applicants outside the CESU partnership would not be eligible under this solicitation. For access to the full announcement and application specifics, the posting references Grants.gov, and the listed USGS contact for assistance is Faith Graves (703 648 7356, fgraves@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is G14AS00125.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement and active collaboration with the sponsor rather than a hands-off grant.
Is this funding considered discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What program or partnership is this opportunity associated with?
The award is offered through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
How many awards are expected under this solicitation?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $35,454.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to use continental-scale, location-specific (spatially explicit) modeling to evaluate how effective different habitat conservation and restoration strategies may be across the eastern monarch butterfly migratory range. The results are then meant to be translated into a practical restoration plan that can be implemented in phases over multiple years.
What species and population does this project focus on?
The focus is the eastern monarch butterfly population.
What are the core objectives described in the announcement?
The opportunity is framed around two connected objectives: (1) applying an existing or newly developed spatial model to test and compare different conservation and restoration scenarios, and (2) using the modeling results along with geographic and economic information to develop a specific, actionable restoration plan with priorities and sequencing for phased implementation.
What does "spatially explicit modeling" mean in the context of this project?
In this announcement, it refers to continental-scale modeling that is geographically detailed and location-specific, allowing the recipient to test different habitat conservation and restoration scenarios across the monarchs migratory range and assess where and under what conditions actions may produce meaningful population benefits.
Does the project require development of a restoration plan?
Yes. The recipient is expected to translate modeling results into a practical restoration plan intended for implementation in phases over multiple years. The plan is expected to identify priorities and sequencing so actions can be rolled out over time in a defensible and efficient way.
Is this a standalone research effort or part of a broader collaboration?
It is designed to be part of a broader collaborative effort. The work will be carried out within an interdisciplinary collaborative working group convened at the USGS Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis.
What is the USGS Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis role in this project?
The announcement describes an interdisciplinary working group convened at the USGS Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis. The recipient is expected to participate fully in that group and coordinate and lead the modeling component within the broader effort.
What are the recipient's expected responsibilities within the working group?
The recipient is expected to participate fully in the interdisciplinary working group, coordinate and lead the modeling component of the broader effort, and ensure the modeling work feeds directly into the group process aimed at producing a restoration plan for decision makers.
Are publications expected as part of the award?
Yes. The recipient is expected to produce at least one publication reporting results.
What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this funding?
The funding activity aligns with science and technology and other research and development under CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are formal partners in the Desert Southwest CESU Program. Awards are limited to participating network members under CESU rules.
Are organizations outside the Desert Southwest CESU partnership eligible?
No. Applicants outside the CESU partnership would not be eligible under this solicitation.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application specifics?
The posting references Grants.gov for access to the full announcement and application details.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted dates indicate it was made available in July 2014, with a final closing date of July 29, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is October 10, 2014.
Who is the USGS contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed USGS contact is Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
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